A police stand-off that has gripped Croydon for 10 hours has finally come to an end.
Police were called at 8.30am this morning by a man who made threats to kill.
Officers attended Pagehurst Road near the junction with Addiscombe Road in Addiscombe.
A man was found in a car at the location and when approached he intimated he had a firearm.
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Armed officers and the London Ambulance Service attended the scene, the London Fire Brigade was also informed.
Officers have now resolved the situation.
The man was arrested at approximately 6.30pm on suspicion of making threats to kill. He has been taken to a south London police station where he remains in custody.
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Cordons remain in place.
No schools in the area were affected by this incident.
There is no evidence of any terrorism motive.
At this early stage, there appears to be a domestic element to this incident.
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